The Battle of Hill 112: The Barrage Begins (Part 1)

The Battle of Hill 112: The Barrage Begins (Part 1)

The Battle for Normandy didn’t end with D-Day. James Holland is re-united with Al Murray to retrace the steps of the Allied Operation EPSOM - 80 years to the day. Through idyllic fields, thick forest and deep hedgerows - they pick out individual stories of the first joined up operation after the 6th June landings. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - Transition (Part 2)

Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - Transition (Part 2)

What made American pilots want to fight in WW2 before Pearl Harbor? When did The United States of America join WW2? How did Eagle Squadron pilots transfer to The Fourth Fighter Group? Join Al Murra...

12 Feb 47min

Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Eagle Squadrons (Part 1)

Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Eagle Squadrons (Part 1)

Why did American pilots fight for Britain before the US entered WW2? When were the American 'Eagle Squadrons' formed in the UK? How did Don Blakeslee rise to prominence among his fellow pilots? Joi...

10 Feb 54min

Sink The Bismarck! Legacy (Part 4)

Sink The Bismarck! Legacy (Part 4)

What did the Bismarck sinking mean for Hitler's naval plans? When were the wrecks of Hood and Bismarck discovered? Why does the rapid sinking of HMS Hood still cause so much debate? Join Al Murray ...

5 Feb 50min

Sink The Bismarck! Sink The Bismarck (Part 3)

Sink The Bismarck! Sink The Bismarck (Part 3)

When was the Bismarck sunk? How did British destroyers contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? Why did Bismarck take so much damage in order to sink? Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 ...

3 Feb 1h 6min

Sink The Bismarck! Stringbags vs Bismarck (Part 2)

Sink The Bismarck! Stringbags vs Bismarck (Part 2)

What resources did the British deploy to hunt the Bismarck? How did British air power contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? When did Bismarck get attacked by Fairey Swordfish torpedo planes? J...

29 Jan 46min

Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)

Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)

How did the Bismarck try to escape after sinking HMS Hood? Why was the Bismarck so hard to find in the Atlantic? When would Bismarck be safe from Royal Navy surface vessels? Join Al Murray and Jame...

27 Jan 59min

Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino

Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino

As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both ...

22 Jan 33min

Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations

Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations

Why do ships and planes paint their interiors green? How did the cold winters of the 1940s lead to the Fall of France? How did FDR break convention with his third and fourth presidential terms? Joi...

20 Jan 40min

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